Security Officer III

Job Description

Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Storage Preferences

For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript.
Here are the
instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser

Security Officer III | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded.

Security Officer III | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded.

Skip to main content

Click here or press any key to continue.

Job Opportunities

Menu

Job Opportunities

Sign In

Saving...
Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue.

Sign In

All fields are required

Create an account

Username or Email

Password

Sign In

Forgot username
|
Reset password

Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab

Facebook

Don't have an account?
Create one.

Already have an account?
Sign In.

User profile dropdown menu for

Username

Applications

Inbox

Profile

Account

Sign Out
After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded.

Applications

Inbox

Profile

Go to Background
Investigation

Account

Sign Out
After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded.

Welcome!
Thanks for creating an account.

Mississippi State Government Jobs

powered by
NEOGOV
®

Need this page in another language?

You can translate this page using your browser's built-in translation feature.

Tip: In Chrome or Edge, right-click anywhere on the page and select "Translate to [Language]."

Security Officer III

Print

Apply

Security Officer III

Salary

$26,185.60 Annually

Location

37 - LAMAR COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9681-0372-20260819L

Department

0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$26,185.60

Agency Maximum Salary

$26,185.60

About the Agency

South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis is an acute care, regional behavioral program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient's region of residence. The closer proximity allows family, friends, and community to more actively support the treatment, recover, and aftercare of the patient. South Mississippi State Hospital serves Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Perry, Greene, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pike, Walthall, Lawrence, Franklin, and Amite counties. To inquire about this position, please contact Human Resources at hr@smsh.ms.gov.

About the Position

No weapon required -- works alone and/or with another security officer engaged in the protection of the property, personnel, and patients. Periodically checks the grounds throughout the shift. Observes activity via cameras as well as in person. Offers support on patient units. Serves as a back up for other role(s). Other duties as assigned.
This position is on our C shift which is 11:00pm to 7:30am, with every other weekend off.

What you'll need to be Successful

Integrity, attention to detail, punctuality, organization skills, teamwork, professionalism, excellent and effective communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, dependability, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, ability to maintain confidentiality, and compassion.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School diploma and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Agency Preferred Qualifications: * Requires 2 to 4 Years of relevant Security Experience
* Requires High School Diploma
* Requires valid driver's license and proof of Auto Insurance

Description

Benefits

Questions

No available description

Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state a